South Dakota Pest Management Guides
The South Dakota Pest Management guides are now available for free. The guides offer recommendations for controlling weeds, insects, and diseases in a variety of South Dakota crops.
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2019 Soybean Fungicide Field Trials Summary
This document contains results of soybean field trials conducted during the 2019 growing season to evaluate foliar fungicides to manage various soybean diseases.
COVID-19 and Home Water Use
There have been questions regarding spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 through drinking water.
2019 Wheat Field Plot Trials Summary: Fungal and Bacterial Disease Trials
This publication provides a summary of wheat trials conducted in 2019 to determine efficacy of various products in managing wheat diseases.
2019 Corn Fungicide Field Trials Summary
This document contains results of corn field trials conducted during the 2019 growing season to evaluate foliar fungicides to manage various corn diseases.
Soybean Cyst Nematode in South Dakota: History, Biology, and Management
Factsheet about Soybean Cyst Nematode history, biology and management in South Dakota
Feed & Water Testing Laboratories
A partial listing of available feed testing laboratories.
Know Your West Nile Virus Vectors
In some areas of South Dakota, recent precipitation has led to an increase in mosquito activity. To reduce the chances of contracting West Nile Virus, it is important to understand the behavior of the mosquitos capable of vectoring it.
Monitor Livestock, Pets and Yourself for Eye Gnat Activity
While being outside this week, I noticed a lot of small gnats flying around my legs and really bothering my dogs. I caught a few and identified them as eye gnats. Although this pest is considered a nuisance in most cases, it is capable of transmitting diseases and pathogens.
How to Talk to Your Kids About COVID-19
Parents, it is important to talk to your children about what COVID-19 is and why it is a pandemic so they understand the cancellations and changes in their daily routines. Here are some tips from the CDC to help you talk to your children and how much information to expose them to.